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Getting fired can be devastating for a Kentucky worker. With economic conditions throughout the country unstable and individuals struggling to find work, the loss of a job can cause financial, emotional, and personal stress for an individual. When their termination is...
It can be frightening to speak out when doing so could put your job at risk. Fortunately, both state and federal law protect whistleblowers in a number of ways. The policy behind whistleblower laws is relatively simple. The government wants to encourage workers to...
Over the last several years, there’s been a lot of focus on workplace discrimination. It’s a very real problem that plagues many workplaces. Yet, given the increased attention on this issue many employees erroneously bring racial discrimination claims against their...
It is recommended by some that all businesses in Kentucky should have an employee handbook. A comprehensive employee handbook is beneficial to business owners because it gives employees the information that they need to do their job, informs them of benefits available...
Bartenders and servers in Kentucky’s hospitality industry rely on tips. Unfortunately, Kentucky’s wage and hour laws governing tips are outdated and not especially generous. Tip wage Kentucky’s tipped minimum wage rate is currently $2.13 per hour and is not based upon...
One of the most common workplaces for sexual harassment in Kentucky is the health care industry. This can impact anyone whether they are an administrative employee, a nurse, a doctor, emergency personnel and even people in management. Harassing behaviors include...
In Kentucky, in the absence of an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement, employees are considered to be “at-will” meaning that employers have the right to fire employees for any reason or no reason at all, and likewise employees can quit their jobs at...
Unfortunately, not every workplace in Kentucky is free of sexual harassment. Despite the strides that have been made, sexual harassment is still a problem in many workplaces and can be a headache for a company’s HR department. Victims of sexual harassment often let it...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can make each day of going to work intimidating. Workers may feel fearful which is why they should understand who can be the victim of sexual harassment and the legal protections available to them if they are suffering sexual...
There are certainly benefits of an “independent contractor” status for both employees and employers, such as flexibility and higher wages for employees. For both parties, contractor relationships provide both parties short-term relationships, where the employee gains...